Garter



. 1,593,327 J. CALLAN y July -2() 1926.

GARTER' 'Filed Nov. 12, 1924 atroz muy:A

Patented July 20, 1926.

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` UNITED starts JOHN' CALLAN, 0F JTERA)ME,y ARIZONA-L Application filed November This invention relates to garters especially adapted for use in connection with socks although not necessarily restricted to such use.

An important object of this invention is to provide a garter having Isimple means whereby the same may be quickly and detachably connected to the upper end of a piece of hose.

A further object is to provide simple means whereby the limbsencircling element may be adjusted from time to time to compensate for stretching or loss of elasticity.

A further object is to arovide a garter of the character specified which i-s of highly simplified construction, durable in use and cheap to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent during the course of the following description.

ln the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Figure 1 is a perspective of the improved garter applied.

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view through the hose engaging member applied.

Figure 3 is an edge elevation of the hose engaging member applied.

Figure 4t is a perspective of the hose engaging member.

Figure 5 is a perspective of a combined adjusting and attaching member embodied in the invention.

Figure G is a detail sectional view taken approximately on the line 6 6 of Figure 1.

Figure 7 is a fragmentary side elevation illustrating a slight modification of the invention.

In the drawing the numeral 5 designates a limb, while the numeral 7 designates a sock or short stocking which may be fitted on the limb.

The improved garter comprises a limbencircling` elastic strip 8, one end of which is extended through the transverse slot ,9 in an elongated sock engaging member 10. The elongated sock engaging member is formed from a single flat piece of Celluloid or the like and has its forward end portion rounded and provided with a longitudinal slot 11 for the reception of a portion of the sock. Figure 1 illustrates that the wall of the slot 11 may be roughened or formed 12,l 1324. Serial N0. 749,527.

with teeth for engaging the material within the slot.

Figures 1, 2 and 3 plainly illustrate that that portion of the sock which is extended through the longitudinal slot 11 is turned about and is engaged with the rounded outer edge of the elongated sock engaging member so as to connect the garter and the sock.

Particular attention is directed to the fact that by engaging the sock with the outer edge of the elongated member rather than with an inner edge of the same a generous bearing surface is provided between the sock and the garter. This greatly reduces the possibility of tearing the sock at the point of connection with the garter.

Also, by extending a portion of the sock through the longitudinal slot and engaging that portion of the sock with the outer edge of the member 10, the sock is slightly pulled about the limb so that it properly fits the same.

r1`he elastic strip 8 is provided with a strap 15 which is secured to the strip by the stitching 16 to form a pocket for the tongue 18 of an adjusting and attaching buckle 20. The buckle 2O is carried by the strip 8 and is provided with a pair of separate slots 22 through which the strip 8 is extended. 1t is believed to be obvious that the buckle may be adjusted on the strip 8.

ln the operation of this form of the invention the member 10 is connected to the sock in the manner illustrated and the buckle 2O is adjusted on the strip 8 and the tongue 18 is extended into the pocket formed by the stitching 16 which oins the strap 15 and the lstrip 8.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figure 7 the att-aching member 30 is similar in construction and function to the member 10 and is provided at its .rear end with a transverse slot 32 through which the forward portion of a connecting loop 34 is extended. rlhe loop 34 receives ends of an elastic strip 36. Suitable Istitching 38 or other suitable means may be employed for securing the ends of the elastic strip 36 within the loop 34C. It is thus seen that the loop 3ft not only provides an attaching means for the member 3() but also a means to connect the ends of the elastic strip 36.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is A fastener for use in connection with hose comprising an elongated attaching member having its forward portion provided with an elongated longitudinally extending slot of substantially the same width throughout, the forward terminal of said elongated body being provided with a rounded outer edge over which a portion of the hose is adapted to be engaged, the wall of said slot being provided with a tooth for engaging that portion of the hose which is extended 10 through the slot, said tooth and the rounded forward end of said body constituting the sole means to hold a hose in place.

In testimony whereof I aHiX my signature.

JOHN CALLAN. 

